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Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2025 - 2026
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | December 4, 2024 09:27 AM |
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| From: | Senator Frank A. Farry and Sen. Tracy Pennycuick |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | Realty Transfer Tax Credit for First Responders’ Surviving Families |
| The loss of a loved one can be overwhelming, especially when sudden and caused by circumstances beyond our control. Surviving families of first responders killed in the performance of their duties are among those who, while dealing with the pain of loss, are suddenly faced with possible loss of income to pay tax burdens associated their home. In an effort to provide relief to these families during such times of hardship, we will be introducing legislation to give a surviving spouse or minor children of a first responder, who receive benefits under the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefit Act, a tax credit to cover the realty transfer tax if they sell the family home within five years of death. We believe this is a small gesture that can go far to show our appreciation for the hard work and sacrifice of Pennsylvania’s first responders and their families. Please show your support for these dedicated Pennsylvanians and their families by cosponsoring this important piece of legislation with us. Previous co-sponsors were Senators Dillon, Dush, Santarsiero, Judy Ward, Costa, and Kane. |
Memo Updated: December 4, 2024 09:28 AM